Synopses & Reviews
Forget jousts and quests and dragons--a real knight had real work to do, lots of mouths to feed, and trouble could ride over the hill at any moment. Castles were dark, armor was uncomfortable, and jousts and tournaments (not to mention real battles) were dangerous--and expensive. As in the popular and successful What If You Met a Pirate? an informative, entertaining text and energetic illustrations, diagrams, and cross sections combine to explore a subject with loads of kid appeal.
Synopsis
Delving into the real-- and not so glamorous-- world of medieval knights, that takes readers behind-the-scenes, and brings to life the uncomfortable castles, dangerous jousts, and deadly battles.
About the Author
Jan Adkins, called "the consummate teacher" by David Macaulay, is the author and illustrator of more than three dozen books covering history, technology, and many other topics. They include Bridges: From My Side to Yours ("An outstanding book for reference and enjoyment"--The Horn Book) and What If You Met a Pirate? (see page 30). Jan Adkins lives in Novato, California.